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MAT301 - Respiratory
Respiratory System
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| adenoid/o | adenoids |
| alveol/o | alveolus |
| atel/o | imperfect, incomplete |
| bronch/o | bronchus |
| bronci/o | bronchus |
| capn/o | carbon dioxide |
| diaphragmat/o | diaphragm |
| epiglott/o | epiglottis |
| hem/o | blood |
| hemat/o | blood |
| laryng/o | larynx |
| lob/o | lobe |
| muc/o | mucus |
| nas/o | nose |
| orth/o | straight |
| ox/i | oxygen |
| pharyng/o | pharynx |
| phon/o | sound, voice |
| phren/o | diagphragm |
| pleur/o | pleura |
| pneum/o | lung, air |
| pneumon/o | lung, air |
| pneumat/o | lung |
| pulmon/o | lung |
| py/o | pus |
| radi/o | x-rays, ionizing radiation |
| respir/o | breath, breathing |
| rhin/o | nose |
| sept/o | septum |
| sinus/o | sinus |
| somn/o | sleep |
| son/o | sound |
| spir/o | breathe, breathing |
| thorac/o | thorax, chest cavity |
| tom/o | to cut, section, slice |
| tonsill/o | tonsil |
| trache/o | trachea |
| dyspnea | breathing that is difficult |
| tracheostomy | creation of an artificial opening into the trachea |
| pleuritis | inflammation of the pleura |
| polysomnography (PSG) | process of recording many (test) during sleep |
| hemothorax | blood in the chest cavity |
| alveolitis | inflammation of the alveoli |
| mucoid | resembling mucus |
| adenoidectomy | excision of the adenoids |
| bronchoplasty | surgical repair of the bronchi |
| tomography | process of recording slices |
| spirometry | measuring breathing (air flow) |
| hematology | study of blood |
| laryngeal | pertaining to the larynx |
| pyothorax | pus in the chest cavity |
| anoxia | condition of absence (deficiency) of oxygen |
| nasopharyngitis | inflammation of the nose and pharynx |
| phrenalgia | pain in the diaphragm |
| pleuritic | pertaining to the pleura |
| bronchopneumonia | diseased state of bronchi and lungs |
| tracheoplasty | surgical repair of the trachea |
| nasopharyngeal | pertaining to the nose and pharynx |
| laryngospasm | spasmodic contraction of the larynx |
| bronchospasm | spasmodic contraction of the bronchi |
| dysphonia | condition of difficult speaking (voice) |
| laryngoscopy | process of viewing the larynx |
| tracheotomy | incision into the trachea |
| pneumothorax | air in the chest cavity |
| laryngotracheotomy | incision into the larynx and trachea |
| interpleural | pertaining to between the pleura (space between the pleura membranes) |
| hypoxemia | condition of deficient oxygen in the blood |
| thoracoscopy | visual examination of the chest cavity |
| endotracheal | pertaining to within the trachea |
| thoracentesis | surgical puncture to aspirate fluid from chest cavity |
| rhinorrhea | discharge from the nose |
| respirology | the study of breathing disorders and disease |
| bronchiectasis | dilation of the bronchi |
| hypercapnia | condition of excessive (greater than normal levels) carbon dioxide (in the blood) |
| pleuropexy | surgical fixation of the pleura |
| rhinoplasty | surgical repair of the nose |
| mucous | pertaining to mucus |
| radiology | study of the use of radiant energy in diagnosing disease |
| bronchoalveolar | pertaining to the bronchi and alveoli |
| pneumonia | diseased state of lung |
| hypocapnia | condition of deficient (low levels) of carbon dioxide (in the blood) |
| phrenospasm | spasm of the diaphagm |
| sonography | process of recording sound |
| hypoxia | condition of deficient oxygen |
| thoracic | pertaining to the chest |
| eupneau | normal breathing |
| bronchogenic carcinoma | cancerous tumor originaing in a bronchus (lung cancer) |
| laryngoscope | instrument used for visual examination of the larynx |
| pneumonitis | inflammation of the lung |
| tachypnea | rapid breathing |
| capnometer | instrument used to measure carbon dioxide |
| hypopnea | deficient breathing |
| rhinitis | inflammation of the nose |
| radiography | process of recording x-rays |
| adenoiditis | inflammation of the adenoids |
| lobectomy | excision of the lobe(s) |
| adenotome | instrument used to cut the adenoids |
| thoracoscopy | visual examination of the chest cavity |
| atelectasis | incomplete expansion |
| respirologist | specialist who studies and treats disease and disorders related to breathing |
| acapnia | condition of absence (less than normal level) of carbon dioxide (in the blood) |
| endoscopy | visual examination within (a hollow organ or cavity) |
| bronchoscopy | visual exmination of the bronchi |
| pneumatocele | hernia of the lung |
| diaphragmatocele | hernia of the diaphragm |
| sinusitis | inflammation of a sinus |
| pharyngitis | inflammation of the pharynx |
| laryngitis | inflammation of the larynx |
| diaphragmatic | pertaining to the diaphragm |
| aphonia | condition of absence of voice |
| pulmonary | pertaining to the lung(s) |
| spirometer | instrument used to measure breathing (lung volume) |
| lobar pneumonia | disease state of the lung pertaining to the lobe(s) |
| tracheitis | inflammation of the trachea |
| endoscopic | pertaining to view within (a hollow organ or cavity) |
| bronchoscope | instrument used for visual examination of the bronchi |
| tonsillitis | inflammation of the tonsils |
| thoracoscope | instrument used to visualize the chest cavity |
| septotomy | incision into the (nasal) septum |
| tracheostenosis | narrowing of the trachea |
| septoplasty | surgical repair of the septum |
| orthopnea | breathing is easier in a straight position |
| endoscope | instrument used to view within (a hollow organ or cavity) |
| laryngotracheobronchitis (LTB) | inflammation of the larynx, trachea, and bronchi |
| apnea | absence of breathing |
| thoracalgia | pain in the chest |
| thoracotomy | incision into the chest cavity |
| oximeter | instrument used to measure oxygen |
| pneumonectomy | excision of the lung |
| pneumoconiosis | abnormal condition of dust in the lungs |
| laryngostomy | creation of an artificial opening into the larynx |
| bronchitis | inflammation of the bronchus |
| sonogram | the record of sound |
| rhinomycosis | abnormal condition of fungus in the nose |
| tonsillectomy | excision of the tonsils |
| hematologist | specialist in blood and blood disorders |
| radiologist | physician who specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of disease using medical imaging |
| epiglottitis | inflammation of the epiglottis |
| laryngoplasty | surgical repair of the larynx |
| alveolar | pertaining to the alveolus |
| rhinorrhagia | rapid flow of blood from the nose |
| ventilator | mechanical device that assist with breathing |
| epistaxis | nosebleed (rhinorrhagia) |
| nebulizer | device that creates a mist for giving respiratory treatment or medication |
| upper respiratory infection | infection of the nasal cavity |
| pleural effusion | fluid in the pleural space (caused by disease or trauma) |
| asphyxia | deprivation of oxygen to tissues |
| mucus | slimy liquid secreted by mucous membranes |
| influenza (flu) | highly contagious viral infection effecting the respiratory tract |
| stethoscope | instrument used to hear internal body sounds |
| aspirate | suction of fluid |
| pulmonary edema | fluid accumulation in alveoli and bronchioles (related to heart failure) |
| sputum | mucous secretion from lungs |
| nosocomial infection | infection acquired in hospital |
| pulmonary embolism (PE) | blockage of pulmonary circulation to the lungs |
| alveolar duc | a tube composed of smooth muscle and connective tissue |
| anteriorly | pertaining to front |
| autonomic | unconsciously regulates |
| benign | non-cancerous |
| bronchodilators | substance that dilates the bronchi and bronchioles |
| carcinogenic | causing cancer |
| cardiac notch | an indentation on the surface of the left lung |
| carina | a ridge of cartilage that separates the two main bronchi |
| cessation | stop or stopping |
| chronic | a condition that lasts over a long time with periods of exacerbation and periods of remission |
| conducting zone | the major functions of the conducting zone are to provide a route for incoming and outgoing air |
| cyanotic | pertaining to abnormal colour of blue (bluish colour |
| defensins | the lysozyme enzyme and proteins which have antibacterial properties |
| diaphragm | a flat |
| dyspnea | difficulty breathing |
| epiglottis | attached to the thyroid carilage; a flexible piece of elastic cartilage that covers the opening of the trachea |
| erythrocytes | red blood cells |
| eupnea | normal breathing |
| expiration | exhalation or the process of causing air to leave the lungs |
| external nose | consists of the surface and skeletal structures that result in the outward appearance of the nose and contribute to its numerous functions |
| fauces | the opening at the connection between the oral cavity and the oropharynx |
| fibroelastic membrane | a flexible membrane that closes the posterior surface of the trachea |
| glottis | composed of vestibular folds |
| hard palate | located at the anterior region of the nasal cavity and is composed of bone |
| hilum | depression on the medial surface of the lungs that forms an opening for the bronchus |
| hyperpnea | forced breathing or breathing that is excessive |
| inferior | pertaining to below |
| inspiration | inhalation or process of breathing air into the lungs |
| laryngeal | pertaining to the larynx |
| larynopharynx | borders the oropharynx |
| larynx | cartilaginous structure inferior to the laryngopharynx that connects the pharynx to the trachea and helps regulate the volume of air that enters and leaves the lungs; also known as the voice box |
| lingual | pertaining to the tongue |
| lymphocytes | lymph cells; a type of white blood cell |
| malignant | cancerous |
| nasopharynx | serves as an airway and is continuous with the nasal cavity |
| oropharynx | a passageway for both air and food and borders the nasopharynx and oral cavity |
| pharyngeal | pertaining to the pharynx |
| pharyngeal tonsils | also called an adenoid; an aggregate of lymphoid reticular tissue similar to a lymph node that lies at the superior portion of the nasopharynx |
| pharynx | a tube formed by skeletal muscle and lined by mucous membrane that is continuous with that of the nasal cavities; also known as the throat |
| posterior | pertaining to behind |
| pulmonary artery | artery that arises from the pulmonary trunk |
| respiratory zone | includes structures that are directly involved in gas exchange |
| rhinorrhea | excessive flow or discharge from the nasal cavity (runny nose) |
| septal cartilage | the flexible portion you can touch with your fingers |
| soft palate | located at the posterior portion of the nasal cavity and consists of muscle tissue |
| sympathetic | flight or fight response |
| trachea | windpipe; extends from the larynx towards the lungs |
| uvula | a small bulbous |
| ABGs | arterial blood gases |
| AFB | acid-fast bacilli |
| ARDS | acute respiratory distress syndrom |
| C&S | culture and sensitivity |
| CAP | community-acquired pneumonia |
| CF | cystic fibrosis |
| CO2 | carbon dioxide |
| COPD | chronic obstructive pulmonary disease |
| CPAP | continuous positive airway pressure |
| CT | computed tomography |
| CXR | chest x-ray |
| flu | influenza |
| IPF | idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis |
| LLL | lower left lobe |
| LTB | laryngotracheobronchitis |
| LUL | left upper lobe |
| O2 | oxygen |
| OSA | obstructive sleep apnea |
| PE | pulmonary embolism |
| PFM | peak flow meter |
| PFTs | pulmonary function tests |
| RLL | right lower lobe |
| RML | right middle lobe |
| RUL | right upper lobe |
| SOB | shortness of breath |
| TB | tuberculosis |
| URI | upper respiratory infection |
| BiPAP | bilevel positive airway pressure |
| CPT | chest physiotherapy |
| DPI | dry powder inhaler |
| IPPB | intermittent positive-pressure breathing |
| MDI | metered-dose inhaler |
| NIPPV | non-invasive positive-pressure ventilator |
| PEP | positive expiratory pressure |
| SVN | small-volume nebulizer |
| VAP | ventilator-associated pneumonia |
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